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Two Los Alamos Athletes Do Well at Great Southwest Track & Field Meet

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Two Los Alamos athletes competed in the decathlon at the elite Great Southwest Track & Field Meet. Gregory Ahlers, left, and Simon Bailey pose with their coach, Matthew Feltonr. Bailey took seventh overall and Ahlers took 10th out of 17 athletes from eight states. Bailey and Ahlers went first and second respectively, in the grueling 1500 run, the last event of 10. Courtesy photo
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Registration Open for Y Golf Tournament to Support Youth Scholarships

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YMCA News:

Registration is being taken at The Family YMCA and online for the 5th Annual Ed Griggs Memorial Golf Tournament set for Saturday, June 14. The tournament is a benefit that enables 70 youth to attend Summer Camp and Afterschool Care.

People may register at https:////www.tournevents.com and search for the Ed Griggs Memorial Golf Tournament, under the player sign-up area.

Play begins at 1 p.m. Saturday, June 14 with a shotgun start/scramble. The tournament is renowned for its fun, interactive games of chance on the course, excellent prizes including the ability to win a 2014 Jeep Cherokee Read More

Albuquerque Baseball Academy 17U Wins 18U Four Corner Classic

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Albuquerque Baseball Academy 17U Team at the Four Corner Classic. Courtesy photo

Sports News:

Last weekend, the Albuquerque Baseball Academy 17U won the 18U Four Corner Classic held in Peoria, Ariz. In 2013, this same team won the 16U Four Corner Classic.

The team is managed by Lauro Felix.

 Players include:

  • Connor Mang – Los Alamos
  • Jared Mang – Los Alamos                   
  • Sean Allin – La Cueva
  • Wyatt Kelly – Rio Rancho            
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Pace Race Has One of Its Best Turnouts Ever Tuesday

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Pace Racers take to the streets on Barranca Mesa Tuesday. Courtesy/Atomic Runners

ACR News:

In one of the best turnouts in recent memory, 47 runners and walkers enjoyed a warm dry evening for the one, two, three and four mile pace race courses on Barranca Mesa. All finishers were treated to cool watermelon.

In the one mile course around Navajo, Los Pueblos and Barranca Roads, Patricia Burnside had the best prediction, only 15 seconds off. Duane Marr was right behind her at 18 seconds off his prediction followed by Roy Cope who was 78 seconds off of his prediction. Anders Medin was the youngest running Read More

Pajarito Punishment Mountain Bike Race Saturday

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Courtesy/nmmtb.org

SPORTS News:

Pajaito Mountain Ski Area is hosting this year’s Central States Cup 2014 Pajarito Punishment Downhill Race and New Mexico Downhill State Championships.

“This spectator-friendly race is fast, steep, and technical, and we know you will enjoy the ride!” organizers said. “If the altitude doesn’t take your breath away the amazing views around the trails of Pajarito and the National Forrest will. So bring your friends, bring your bike and bring your A game, and join us for this year’s best event in the area!”

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Coach Justin Black Offers Summer Gym and Basketball Camps

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 SPORTS News: 

Summer Gym Camp

Summer Gym Camp held at Chamisa Elementary is for students who would like to improve on their throwing, catching, passing, punting and general ball skills. Additional fun activities include, DDR, Xbox, Kinect and Speed Badminton.

There will be two sessions: June 16-19 or June 23-26

The students are separated out by the following grade levels and times:

  • 8:30-10 a.m. Grades 4-6
  • 10-11:30 a.m. Grades 1-3

The cost is $45. Register by emailing Coach Justin Black at J.Black@laschools.net, or by calling or texting 505.716.1149.

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LAHS Standout Jared Mang Named Gatorade® New Mexico Baseball Player of the Year

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SPORTS News:

CHICAGO — In its 29th year of honoring the nation’s best high school athletes, The Gatorade Company, in collaboration with USA TODAY High School Sports, has announced that Jared Mang of Los Alamos High School as its 2013-14 Gatorade New Mexico Baseball Player of the Year.

Mang is the first Gatorade New Mexico Baseball Player of the Year to be chosen from Los Alamos High School.

The award, which recognizes not only outstanding athletic excellence, but also high standards of academic achievement and exemplary character demonstrated on and off the field, distinguishes Mang as New Read More